GOP's Labriola Must Go

Connecticut State Republican Chairman Jerry Labriola clearly blew it when he promoted previous loser Tom Foley for governor over the far more experienced, moderate and state-savvy John McKinney.As senate minority leader since 2007, John was a highly qualified state-government-experienced social moderate and fiscal conservative who was intimately knowledgeable about the inner workings of our state legislature and eminently qualified to get things done. He also did not carry the heavy NRA baggage that dragged down Foley's candidacy.As the son of our esteemed former U.S. Congressman Stewart McKinney, John comes from a distinguished heritage of state service, and it would have been easy for him to gain the statewide recognition he needed.I strongly urge Mr. Labriola to step down from his GOP chairmanship so that he can be replaced with a more in touch individual.